I feel that sciforums has been mired in religious arguments. therefore, I propose that we close threads as soon as the discussion leaves the realm of science. by "leave the realm of science" I mean they spiral into a general philosophical argument, and scientific evidence is no longer referenced. moreover, threads that start without referencing some issue of science that pertains to religion should also be closed. furthermore, I believe that threads should be closed if the aspect of science in question is too broad. examples of threads that would be closed, and the poster asked to be more specific are as follows: --"Accepting the reality of God is painful to many" the thread is highly provocative, and has no scientific basis. it is merely a platform for a flame war. --"How we know God exists" (sorry to pick on lawdog) this thread is also a platform for a flame war. with no scientific basis. --"prove to me that god is real" there is no such proof, the thread starter should know that it will spiral into an argument. --" Questions about sin and good deeds?" no scientific topic --" Christ the only Son of God walked among us" no scientific, or even philosophical, points to discuss. I know there may not be many moderators willing to take on the task of enforcing these rules in the religious forum. if that is the case, I volunteer. is there some official channel by which one becomes a mod?
I cannot even find myself to really read anything in the religion forum. It hurts my brain. You need a poll, though.
There are no more elections. And anyway, it's no easy task to get through to Porfiry these days, even James has had bad luck. If you ask me, I think it's an abnormal situation.
I think someone should buy SF before anything might happen. As far as I can tell, Dave is willing to sell it. If I had money, I wouldn't mind doing it. However, I do not think I would get a lot of respect. But why aren't elections held anymore?
Someone who's name I don't recall already made that proposition, but Dave said that there was no such offer on the table. To get the next answer from the oracle, insert coin. /sneers
As for the religion, I fully support the idea that Sciforums should become more scientific. More scientific method, less fantasy. Of course there are cases where it is hard to distinguish fact from fiction, but neither is our world black or white, and for that purpose there are human moderators to make the, hopefully, right choice.
It was invert_nexus http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?p=1028451#post1028451 (last 3 posts). Out of money Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
perhaps exercising some restraint in your reading habits would be in order stay the fuck out of topics/threads/sub-forums that displease and insult your scientific sensibilities all will will be well as a result i promise
I sense hostilities. why? I only want to keep sciforums a science forum. is that so bad? it is not my reading habits that are the problem. I see many sciforums members who used to contribute much more to the intelligent discussions on the forum being mired in pointless religious arguments.
the intelligent do not get mired in "pointless" arguments only retards besides, it appears the name "sciforums" has fooled you it is an artifact. the forum has evolved to what you see today most stake out their little corner - bliss some try to own it - frustration
I have noticed a trend similar to this. If I ruled this board, I'd ban the racists and crackpots Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
i wouldnt ban the racists, actually. only the extreme ones. yes, there is a such thing as a moderate racist. my family is full of them. although, it doesnt make them any more correct in their views.
I would not do a lot of banning. I would mostly just close threads that are flame wars, or have no chance of producing a rational, scientific, discussion.
http://sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=56147 another to add to the list to be closed. clearly propaganda by AANEWS. people are hated every day. the truly virtuous don't hate back. no scientific discussion. frankly, I expect more from Cris. however, I can see why he posted it, with the current religious tension on this site.